Lassi, a traditional Indian beverage, is the perfect drink to enjoy with spicy curries. Our version using fresh summer peaches replaces the more traditional mangoes. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups plain yogurt 1 cup milk 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup peach pulp (about 3 ripe peaches, peeled, seeded and puréed)* 1/2 cup sugar Mint sprigs (optional) 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced 2 cups honeydew melon, seeded and peeled, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey) 6 ice cubes 2 mint sprigs, optional, for garnish METHOD: In a blender, whirl melon, kiwi, lime juice, sweetener, and ice cubes until blended and smooth. Divide...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 ripe medium avocado (6–8 ounces) 1 cup ice (8 ice cubes) 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk  1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk METHOD: Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender. Add the remaining ingredients, starting out with the least amount of milk and puree until completely smooth. Taste and add additional milk, depending...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup crushed pineapple 4 fresh Blenheim apricots, diced 6 strawberries 1/2 banana 1 1/2 cups ice 1 tablespoon skim milk powder 1 heaping tablespoon high-quality protein powder (optional) 1 teaspoon flax seed oil (optional) METHOD: In a blender, process the fruit with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until thoroughly mixed and serve....Read More

Don’t let the idea of an avocado in a chocolate smoothie put you off! It’s creamy, super-chocolate-y, and delicious any time of day. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups vanilla almond or cashew milk 1/2 ripe avocado, pit removed and pulp scooped out 1 ripe banana 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder 1-2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 banana, sliced and frozen until firm 1/2 cup silken tofu 1/2 cup soy, almond or rice milk 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup METHOD: Slice the banana and freeze until firm. Blend tofu, milk of choice, cocoa, and honey in a blender until smooth. With the motor running,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup buttermilk, well shaken 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 very ripe banana 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (more or less, depending on your personal taste) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract A handful of ice cubes METHOD: Place all ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth and frothy. VARIATIONS: Add other fresh or...Read More

This smoothie will not only wake you up, it also contains powerful antioxidants and probiotics! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup kefir, well shaken 1/2 cup cold brew coffee 1/2 cup almond milk 1/2 very ripe banana 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (use premium dark chocolate) 2 tablespoons honey or sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract...Read More